Forgiving Nancy (Last Hangman MC Series Book 5) (8 page)

“Don’t be an ass.” I grumble and march over to the door with him.

“He’s always an ass, but a loveable one,” Viv shouts behind us, making the both of us laugh.

“Don’t pay too much attention to her, I’m a nice guy, really.” Gabe chuckles and opens the bar door for me.

“So far I have to say that Viv’s assessment seems spot on.” I taunt as I walk past him.

“Do you want me to take you to Bennett or not?” He raises an eyebrow at me and crosses his arms over his chest after following me outside.

“Do you want me to be a pain in the ass and annoy you until we get to Bennett? I’m not scared of your idle threats.” I mimic his posture and facial expression.

“Touché.” He shakes his head and walks me back to the compound and towards a shiny black pickup truck.

“Nice ride.” I smile and round the car to the passenger’s side.

“Thanks, if I bring you on my bike then Bennett is going to go bat shit crazy so I’m playing it safe.” He chuckles and unlocks the door.

“What happened to bikers being brave?” I ask, trying to keep a serious face.

“If you don’t want to walk all the way to Bennett then I’d suggest you shut that smart ass mouth of yours.” He glares at me but there’s humor in his voice and eyes.

“I’m not scared of you, Gabe. You might act all tough but you’re a sweetheart deep down, just like Bennett.” I smile at him.

“Damn women.” He grumbles and starts the truck.

“You love us really.” I put my seatbelt on and relax, well try to, my ass is still very sore.

“Depends on the time of the day. You gonna open up to me about what happened to you?”

“I don’t know if I can open up, I’m not a birthday present.” I joke.

“Oh God help me.” He shakes his head but laughs to himself. “What did I get myself into when I offered to take you to him?”

“A nice long drive of puns and dirty jokes, it’ll be a fun.” I grin.

“Well that’s debatable.”

“Oi! Be nice!”

“I’m always nice.” He grins innocently but he’s not fooling me.

“Yeah, right.” I scoff.

“So?”

I sigh. “I’d rather tell Bennett first.”

“Why?” He quickly glances at me before returning his focus to the road.

“We’re talking about Bennett here, I know I haven’t seen him for five years but I highly doubt he’s changed that much. He won’t like it if I open up to someone else before him.” I shrug.

“That’s true. I just hope you’ll tell him everything and that it helps you.”

“I’m alright, really. My plan worked.”

“What plan?” He asks, sounding confused.

“I was forced to live in hell for the past five years. I had to get out one way or another, dead or alive, I had to. I couldn’t face another day. My plan was to make a run for it tonight the first chance I got and I did. I’m sure it’ll backfire on me at some point, but I’d rather go down with a fight.”

“Brave woman,” he whispers but sounds far away as if he is deep in his thoughts.

“Not really, just a pissed off woman who was robbed of five years of her life, five years she could and should’ve spent with her boyfriend,” I say sadly, looking out the window.

“That’s what I said, brave woman. Not a lot of women could endure what I can only guess you’ve been through and still come out with a positive attitude.”

“I quickly learnt that if I didn’t go through the motions and did as I was told then I’d be as good as dead. I’m not saying I enjoyed my time there because I didn’t, it was hell but a part of me knew I was going to make it out of there. And I did. It brought me back to Bennett. That’s how I managed to keep my sanity and stay positive.” There’s a silence between us and I glance over to Gabe to see that he has a serene smile on his face. I don’t know what he’s thinking about, but I’m guessing my words have reassured him that I willingly won’t hurt Bennett.

I turn on the radio so we have some background noise because I’m struggling to handle the silence. That’s the one thing I can’t stand, silence. It reminds me of the quietness in the brothel when there were no clients and we were just left with our thoughts. We weren’t allowed to make any noise, the only sounds that were allowed were the moans and grunts from the clients, but there were always a couple of hours where there was no sound at all and it was torture.

I look outside the window and enjoy the passing scenery. I’m not too sure where we are exactly, but it looks beautiful.

“Where are you from?” Gabe asks, breaking our silence.

“Pinehurst, Texas. Just by the border.”

“Ah, right. I didn’t know Bennett lived there.”

“Yeah for eight months that I know of at least. I don’t know how long he stayed there after I disappeared.”

“He joined us five years or so ago. I know that he was arrested and interrogated about your disappearance because your parents accused him of kidnapping you.”

“Are you fucking kidding me? For fuck’s sake!”

“I take it you don’t get along with your parents?”

“Never did. They were always incredibly overprotective and judgmental. Bennett and I had to hide our relationship. We never hung out during the day; we stuck strictly to night time dates that were away from prying eyes. Eventually my parents found out about us and made me break up with him, they threatened me and his family. Instead of listening to my parents, we made plans to run away after graduation but it never happened,” I admit as a single tear runs down my face.

“I’m sorry.” He rubs my knee, not in a creepy way, but in an attempt to comfort me.

“It’s alright, I’m fine. Who knows what would’ve happened if I hadn’t have been kidnapped? Maybe Bennett and I would have split up and I’d be married to a boring asshole lawyer with two kids. The American family dream.” I chuckle humorlessly.

“Somehow I doubt Bennett would have let you go.”

“Me too.” I smile softly.

“We’re almost there. You’ll see him very soon.” He winks at me as he takes turns onto a dirt track road.

“Uh, where are we going?” I look at him, suddenly feeling nervous.

“Don’t worry, he’s staying at Callum’s cabin in the woods. It’s not a trick or anything, I promise.” He smiles reassuringly at me and I believe him.

“Good.” I sigh in relief as I start to see a couple of cabins.

“Now to remember which one is actually Callum’s.” He makes a face which has both of us in a fit of giggles.

Not more than ten minutes later, we park in front of a cabin next to a bike. I climb out of the truck carefully, not that I’m a klutz, but the thing is massive and I’m quite short. I’m sure to fall on my ass if I try and jump down. I close the door behind me and feel someone looking at me. Turning around, I see Bennett at the top of the few steps that lead up to the porch. He looks breathtaking as he looks down at me whilst wearing ripped black jeans, biker boots and nothing else.

“Nancy.” He smirks looking at me just like he did the first time he caught me eye fucking him.

“Bennett.” I mimic his smirk.

“I’m gonna leave you two to it, this is fucking awkward. Gimme a call when you want me to come pick you up,” I hear Gabe holler from behind me.

“Fuck that, she’ll be on the back of my bike.” Bennett tells him whilst keeping his eyes locked on mine.

“Pussy whipped,” I hear Gabe mutter as he climbs back into his truck before driving away.

I keep my eyes fixed on Bennett as I take one step towards him. He takes a step down the stairs at the same time as me and in just a couple of steps, we’re in each other’s arms, holding on for dear life. He immediately picks me up and pulls my body flush against his as I wrap my legs around his waist.

“I fucking missed you.” A strangled cry emanates from him and I completely lose it. The tears I’ve been holding back finally flow freely.

“I fucking missed you too.” I bury my face in his neck and let my tears fall without shame. I’m not crying because I’m sad but because I’m happy to be finally reunited with him. I finally have Bennett back in my life and I never want to let him go.

CHAPTER 11

Bennett

Coming to Callum’s cabin was supposed to help clear my mind and relax but it has had the complete opposite effect. My thoughts have been consumed by Nancy: what could have happened to her; what she’s been through; how she’s been feeling; did she think about me; did she miss me? I need answers and being in this cabin isn’t going to get me any. But I don’t know how we’ll react to each other when we’re in the same place again, more importantly how I’ll react. I don’t think I’ll be able to keep my hands off of her and it wouldn’t be a good thing after having her back in my life so soon. I don’t want her to get the wrong impression of me.

I have a sick desire to know every single thing that happened to her and who did it to her. Whoever it is, they’ll pay for what they’ve done to her and they most certainly won’t be breathing by the time I’m done with them. I don’t care about the consequences, as long as I get to put the fucker who took her six feet under.

I toss my beer bottle in the trash just as I hear a car come to a stop in front of the cabin. I’m guessing it’s Callum coming to check up on me, but as I hear two car doors open and close instead of one, I’m intrigued. I walk out of the front door and am shocked by what, rather who, I see, Gabe and Nancy. I know he’s probably brought her here so we can talk, but seeing her with another man is driving me fucking mad. I have to keep it together, which isn’t the easiest thing to do. I see her gaze travel up my body, taking in my boots, jeans and tattoos. I had a couple when I first met her, but now I’m covered. She seems to like what she sees because her face transforms into a beautiful smile.

She looks so different from last night, she looks like my Gorgeous Girl again. Her long brown hair flows in the soft breeze as her light, green eyes pierce into my soul as our gazes meet.
Those eyes
. They’ve been haunting me since day one. I take her in and see that she really hasn’t changed that much. Sure she’s a few years older, but she still has that innocence about her that would make you say yes to anything she asked, even if it’s the vilest and most fucked up thing. Her curves are out of this world, her hips and ass look magnificent in those jeans and her top is hugging her boobs perfectly.
How I wish I was that shirt right now.
She’s perfect. She’s not tall, but her legs go on for miles and I remember the last time they were wrapped around my waist all too clearly. I hear Gabe call something about ringing him when she needs a ride back. Fuck that shit, I’ll take care of her.

As he leaves, Nancy and I both take one step at a time towards each other. I don’t waste a second and when she’s within reach I pull her to me, reveling in the feeling of her small body against my much larger frame. She wraps her arms and legs around me, holding on for dear life.

Her legs wrapped around my waist send thoughts of them wrapped around me as we were having sex the last time invade my mind and I get hard instantly. It wasn’t all about sex with us, but I can’t help thinking about it now with her thighs gripping me like a vice.

I don’t waste any more time and walk back to the cabin, kicking the door shut behind me. Call me a pussy, but having her in my arms, crying is bringing me to my knees. I get why she’s crying. I feel the same way; my heart is swelling and overflowing with emotions. I never thought I’d ever have her back in my life much less in my arms. I love my Gorgeous Girl. There’s so much I want to do right now, but I know she didn’t come all the way out here for a quick fuck. Instead, I sit down on the couch with Nancy on my lap.

“My Gorgeous Girl,” I whisper and I hear her breath hitch.

“I never thought I would hear you call me that again,” she whispers.

“I’ll make sure I say it at least once a day.” I smile and brush her hair away from her face.

“Who says I’m staying?”
Fucking hell, she knows how to shit on my hopes.

“You really think I’m letting you out of my sight again?” I brush my knuckles on her cheek. God her skin is still as soft as it was before. My heartbeat quickens when she leans into my touch.

“No. I wouldn’t expect you to anyway. I was just testing you.” She kisses my wrist before holding my hand to her cheek.

“I’ll be testing you alright.” I playfully smack her ass and she winces. “Shit, are you okay? Did I smack you too hard?” I ask, worried that I’ve hurt her.

“No.” She sighs.

“What happened?” I frown.

“It’s a long story.” She looks down at my tattooed stomach before brushing her fingers against the ink.

“Tell me.” I demand softly, lifting her chin so I can see her eyes.

“I’m not sure it’s something you’ll want to hear.”

“Did you tell Gabe? Or anyone else?”

“No. If I have to tell someone what happened then I want you to be the one to hear it.”

“Why?”

“It would save me having to repeat myself multiple times,” she chuckles softly, but there’s no humor in her tone. “In all seriousness it’s because I wanted you to be the first one to hear it because people will still expect me to tell them. It’s not a happy fairy tale, Bennett.” She looks up at me and I can see that dark thoughts that are clouding her mind.

“You don’t owe me anything, Gorgeous Girl, but I’m here if you want to talk about it.” I kiss her forehead and see a soft shade of pink appear on her cheeks as I pull away. “I can still make you blush. You will always be my innocent little girl.”

“I could make you blush with all the things I’ve had to do.” She has a defiant look on her face, but her words turn my blood to ice.

“I’m all ears.” I lace our fingers together and rest our hands on her thighs.

“Here goes nothing.” She sighs and starts talking.

And fucking hell, I wasn’t prepared for any of it…